Black Bean Brownies - 2g Carbs, 1g Fiber
From: The South Beach Diet (Phase 1)
A Healthy Brownie Recipe
What's not to love about chocolaty, rich-tasting brownies? This
delicious recipe uses a surprising ingredient — black beans — for
added moisture and fiber.
This healthy twist on a classic brownie recipe was suggested by a
devoted fan of the South Beach Diet. It substitutes fiber-rich black
beans and heart-healthy olive oil for the usual butter. When Dr. Arthur Agatston, creator of the South Beach Diet and a known chocolate lover,
sampled the brownies, he was surprised by how moist and delicious they
were and was delighted to learn that beans were the "secret ingredient."
You can serve the brownies hot from the pan or at room temperature.
Hands-on time: 5 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Makes: 36 (3 per serving)
1 (15.5oz can) black beans, drained and rinsed
4 large eggs
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup granular sugar substitute
3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably dark
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
36 small pecan halves OR walnut pieces (about 1.5 oz)
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat an 8" x 8" baking pan
with cooking spray.
In a blender or food processor, combine the beans, eggs, oil, vanilla,
sugar substitute, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Process until
smooth.
Scrape the batter into the pan and arrange the nuts in even rows, 6 across
and 6 down. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the
center comes out clean. Cut into 36 squares with a nut piece in the center
of each.
Makes: 36 (3 per serving)
Nutrition per Brownie:
34 Calories, 2g Fat, 0.4g Sat, 1g Protein, 2g Carbs, 1g Fiber, 66mg Sodium
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